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Why David Brat, the new US ambassador to Australia, has a big in-tray - The Conversation
Why it matters
The appointment of David Brat as US ambassador indicates sustained US diplomatic investment in the Australia relationship at a senior level. A new ambassador positioned to engage on AUKUS, Indo-Pacific strategy, and allied coordination reinforces the alliance pillar and reduces probability of US disengagement.
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